Phuket Island - Popular Travel Destination in Thailand

Phuket has grown into one of the premier holiday destinations in South East Asia and is one of the busiest travel destinations of Thailand. It has replaced Bali as the most popular holiday island in the region.

What makes Phuket island such a great travel destination?

Phuket is first of all an inexpensive holiday destination. Phuket hotels, resorts and guesthouses can be found in all price categories and ratings and prices are considerably cheaper then what one would encounter in Europe or America.

Dining in restaurants or buying drinks in bars or clubs on Phuket is also less expensive then what most tourists are used to paying back in their home countries.

Phuket Beaches

The palm tree lined beaches of Phuket Island are of course world famous due to its crystal white sand and clear water of the Andaman Sea. Some of the nicest and most popular beaches found on Phuket Island are the beaches at Patong, Kamala, Karon, Kata and Nai Harn.

Phuket Nightlife

The Phuket nightlife is another reason why many tourists visit Phuket each year on holiday. Many tourists seem to keep coming back each year for especially the nightlife and bars of Phuket.

Most Phuket island nightlife venues can be found in Patong beach along the well known Soi Bangla. A number of large clubs are located along Bangla road in Patong including the very popular Tiger disco and the new Seduction Disco.

You can also find along Bangla road and the many small streets leading into Soi Bangla hundreds of beer bars. Each beer bar has a number of beautiful Thai ladies working for them who there to please the clients.

Phuket Shopping

Going shopping in Phuket in the past was not one of the most interesting activities for tourists due to the lack of a good variety of shops and products. Most of the shops sold the same tailor made clothing, bootleg movies and software and fake designer clothing.

Over the last few years however, a number of large shopping malls have opened on Phuket housing well known international retailers, unique local boutiques as well as international restaurant outlets such as Outback steakhouse and Burger King.

If you are going to visit Phuket for a holiday then please make sure to visit the brand new Phuket Junkceylon mall in Patong or the Central Carnival Mall along the Phuket by-pass road.

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Phang Nga Bay - James Bond Island

In the southern part of Thailand, just a little north of the island of Phuket on the mainland is the city of Phang-nga. Phan-nga is a small province, but it is a great place for tourists, especially sea and beach lovers.

One of the island was used as one of the movie locations by the James Bond movie, "The Man with the Golden Gun". Lots of many small islands have got some shapes that look like chimneys with trees growing on top. One of these islands was used as the hideout of the villain in the movie.

The islands of Phang-nga consist of many beautiful small islands. Some of the islands have beautiful beaches and many of them have caves that are large enough for tourists to explore. Tourists can take boat tours to visit these islands. Many of beaches are large enough and a great site for the tourist to stop on and have picnics. However, some of the islands have no beaches.

Each island has got its own uniqueness shape. Some of them look like tall poles emerging from the ocean or have got caves created by the erosion of the ocean water flowing through them. Tourists can swim right through the caves, and enjoy exploring the beautiful and fascinating sea life living in the caves.

Tourists can also choose to take a boat tours to visit these fascinating islands at Phuket. Tourists can contact tour counters or agencies in Phuket. They will assist you where to go to join a boat tour of the Phang-nga islands. So, give yourself a reward by visiting Phang-nga on the next vacation of yours. Taking a boat tour to visit these beautiful islands, and you will see nature in its most beautiful and interesting perspectives that you are waiting for.

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Are Greek Island Holidays Really Worth It?

Greek Islands holidays are a dream for millions of people around the world. With all that is on offer there, it is easy to see why these islands continue to have such an irresistible appeal to so many people.

Greece is world famous for its legendary history, but there is a lot more to it than just a colorful past. Try searching for images of Greece and you will instantly see that it is one of the most scenic and beautiful countries not just in Europe, but in the whole world.

Even pictures of the landscape, beaches and historical settings can not to Greece justice though. You really need to see and experience the place first hand, so as to be able to appreciate the atmosphere that goes with the scenery.

One of the most intriguing elements of travel among the Greek Islands is that there are so many differences between each one. If you are lucky enough to spend 1-2 weeks exploring several of these charming island paradises you will soon discover that each of them possesses a special identity and beauty.

A popular choice with tourists is a visit to the Sardonic Gulf Islands which are close to Greece's mainland area. You can sign up for a day trip and easily travel to Aegina, Poros, Spetses, and Hydra.

The Sporades Islands might be the right choice for you if you are looking for a particularly quiet and intimate atmosphere. Located between northern and central Greece, these islands are said by many to have the most exotic landscapes in the country.

Continue reading about your very next holidays to Greek Islands at our information site dedicated to these fabulous islands in the Mediterranean.